Dog-friendly The Bear of Rodborough, Gloucestershire

Overview

The Bear of Rodborough is a truly unique dog-friendly destination set amidst 300-acres of National Trust land on Rodborough Common in Stroud - dog-walking haven! A former 17th-century coaching inn, The Bear makes the perfect escape from everyday life with its historical ambience.

Expect comfy beds, warm furnishings and a display of exciting and vibrant artwork to provide you with an experience that's more than just a good nights sleep. Walk along the original flagstone floors, unwind in the snug seclusion of one of the armchairs where you can kick back with a good book. The Library is a food lovers dream but without the fuss, offering a splendid country dining experience with seasonally changing menus. In warmer months, you can dine with your pooch at the new Pavillion Garden Bar, in the Bear Bar, or in the Common Room.

Venture outside to the Hotel's Pavillion Garden Bar which offers a real garden party feel with fairy lights, deckchairs and Kilner jars filled with treats, the Pavillion serves drinks and a menu of family favourites with something for everyone to enjoy. Home to the dog-walking community and golf enthusiasts, with a course perfectly positioned in the heart of The Common, The Bear also has another special local grazing nearby. The herd of Belted Galloway's were the first cows to ever roam The Common, and have been cherished as part of the community ever since. And of course, the surrounding Cotswold countryside views are second to none with plenty of walks to explore and scents to be sniffed out on the doorstep!

Has to be The Bear’s super dog-friendly ethos! The staff love welcoming pet guests and will shower your dog with lots of fuss.

Exclusive Offers

1+ night PetsPyjamas Exclusive Offer
01 Jul 2023 — 28 Feb 2025
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Enjoy a truly dog-welcoming break at The Bear of Rodborough where you can discover the best of the local area with your dog in tow. We have worked closely with The Bear of Rodborough on this exclusive offer to include pet perks with unbeatable value you won't find anywhere else.
Included in this offer:
- Overnight accommodation
- Breakfast each morning & sausage for the dog
- A walking map of Rodborough common
- Cream tea (includes some dog biscuits for our four legged friend),
- Early check in
- Rooms will feature a dog bed and bowl
- Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- DOGS STAY FREE when you book with PetsPyjamas
- Access to VIP loyalty programme, Priority Paws, worth £25
Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply. PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.

Rates until 29th Feb 2024:
- £160 for 1 night stay with 2 adults & 2 dogs Sun-Thursday
- £180 for 1 night stay with 2 adults & 2 dogs on Friday
- £210 for 1 night stay with 2 adults & 2 dogs on Saturday
Rates between 1st March 2024 - 28th Feb 2025:
- £174 for 1 night stay with 2 adults & 2 dog Sun-Thur.
- £194 for 1 night stay with 2 adults & 2 dogs on Fri.
- £228 for 1 night stay with 2 adults & 2 dogs on Sat.
- A complimentary travel pack of Caboodle dog food worth £15
Price displayed is based on the starting room category in low season. Prices vary
From
£160
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A PetsPyjamas Christmas at the Bear of Rodborough
24 Dec 2024 — 27 Dec 2024
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Spend a cosy Christmas break in the Cotswolds this year with this fabulous festive offer from the Bear of Rodborough!
Included in this offer:
Christmas Eve
- A warm welcome with afternoon tea
- Enjoy a glass of Champagne before a four-course dinner
Christmas Day
- Traditional Cotswold breakfast and Bucks Fizz
- Time for opening presents and relaxing
- Christmas day lunch with all the trimmings
- Evening buffet supper
Boxing Day
- Leisurely Cotswold breakfast
- Four-course dinner and music from our harpist
27th December
- A fond farewell… but not before one last Cotswold breakfast!
Also included:
- Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- DOGS STAY FREE when you book with PetsPyjamas
- Access to VIP loyalty programme, Priority Paws, worth £25
- A complimentary travel pack of Caboodle dog food worth £15
Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply. PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.
Prices for a three-night stay…
- Country House Double/Twin Room £810
Rates are per person, per stay, based on two people sharing a double room.
Booking Terms & Conditions for Christmas and New Year Packages
A 25% deposit is due on 1 September 2024, with the balance payable on 1 December 2024. Should you need to cancel your reservation deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. We do recommend guests take out travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances that may arise.
While we normally welcome children, we do not believe that the Christmas break is suitable for those younger than 14 years of age. The adult rate will be charged for those over 14.
Price displayed is based on the starting room category in low season. Prices vary
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Bedrooms & Suites

The Bear has 46 bedrooms, nine of which are dog-friendly. All of these are spacious double or twin Country House Executive Rooms which sit in the adjoining Country House to the hotel. Each bedroom has been beautifully designed with no room being the same. Expect warm colours, sumptuous rich fabrics with a hint of quirkiness woven in and an eye-catching selection of antique furniture and paintings. Individually designed, all rooms feature unique personal touches that have been subtly added to each one that helps to form their distinctive personality. All have been equipped to provide you with the ultimate refuge after a day of doggie explorations. Simply lie back, stretch out and relax!

Country House Double or Twin Room
2 adults
& 2 pets
Spacious double or twin rooms, these snug bedrooms are situated in the neighbouring Country House. Let us know your preference on Double or Twin beds when you book so that the room is ready for you.
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Dine with Your Dog

You can dine with your pet in the Common Room, at the Bear Bar, or on sunny days in the garden in the Pavillion Garden Bar. Expect a real garden party feel with fairy lights, deckchairs and classic Kilner jars filled up with your favourite treats - there's even a retro popcorn machine and slushies for grown-ups! Weather dependent, the Pavillion bar is open daily to serving drinks and a menu of family favourites. If your pooch prefers to relax, they can stay in your room – just remember to leave your ‘do not disturb’ sign hanging on the door! If you fancy trying some other locally-sourced dishes, stop in at dog-friendly pubs The Old Fleece, Amberley Inn and Prince Albert just a bone's throw away from the hotel! If your dog is happy in the room you could also enjoy country dining at its finest at The Bear’s in-house restaurant. Providing good quality food with Great British flair, the seasonal menus are made using nothing but fantastic local produce with something on the menu for everyone.